7-16-18 Do you believe some tracks by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Judas Priest and ELO (!) had some backwards masking messages? Check this out: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/backward-message-songs/
7-11-18 Mom’s House in Toledo was robbed. They lost food, computers, kitchen appliances and their building was also damaged. You can help with your donations to Mom’s House, who provide help for single parents here: Mark Benson http://momshousetoledo.org/
6-27-18 The Doors “Waiting For The Sun” is getting the 50th anniversary deluxe treatment with a double CD, one LP reissue in September. Details here: Mark Benson https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/doors-prep-waiting-for-the-sun-50th-anniversary-reissue-w521977
6-21-18 Foreigner is playing its first concert with all surviving original members this summer. Get all the details here: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/foreigner-reunion-concert/
6-13-18 Check out this 8 year old (!) girl play drums to Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times” Mark Benson http://loudwire.com/8-year-old-girl-led-zeppelin-drums/
6-4-18 Here are 10 albums that changed Nancy Wilson of Heart’s life. Mark Benson http://www.goldminemag.com/articles/10-albums-that-changed-my-life-nancy-wilson
5-30-18 Check out this new interview with Ozzy Osbourne where he talks about giving up drinking and why Sharon kept selling his Ferraris. Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-osbourne-ferraris/
5-23-18 Get well soon to Burton Cummings of the Guess Who who was involved in a serious car crash recently. Details here: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/burton-cummings-car-accident/
5-16-18 Buy your tickets now for a chance to win a new home in Waterville Meadows in Waterville now with proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’s the 2nd Annual Toledo St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! Call (800) 831-7061 now or visit https://www.stjude.org/give/dream-home.html
5-9-18 A Bob Seger Boulevard in Ann Arbor? Details here: Mark Benson https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/05/08/bob-seger-boulevard-ann-arbor-street-renaming-wcsx-jim-obrien/591933002/
5-8-18 Here’s a list of Beatles songs John Lennon didn’t like. Any guesses? Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-songs-john-lennon-hates/
5-3-18 Vulture.com has a list of the ten best and ten worst acts in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Page down and see who ranks at the bottom. Mark Benson http://www.vulture.com/2018/05/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-artists-ranked-from-best-to-worst.html
5-2-18 Want to see a concert for $20.00? There are some shows that are offering twenty dollar tickets for a limited time. Details here: Mark Benson https://ncw.livenation.com/?ac_link=tmpromo_ncw_tmol_ms_tdls
4-30-18 Ozzy Osbourne just kicked off his “No More Tours 2,” his last world tour the other day. Want a preview of what’s coming to Detroit and Cleveland in September? You can check out the set list here: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-osbourne-last-world-tour-set-list-video/
4-26-18 Eddie Money says he’s not retiring! Details why he wants to keep on doing live shows and his new reality show, “Real Money” here: Mark Benson https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/eddie-money-talks-hit-songs-new-reality-show-real-money-w519120
4-24-18 Goose 1, Golfer Isaac Couling of Concord, Michigan 0. He’s OK after being attacked by a goose on a golf course, but his pride was hurt. Details here: Mark Benson https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/04/23/goose-attacks-golfer-photos/542871002/
4-23-18 Lynyrd Skynyrd has announced where they will play their final show on the Last Of The Street Survivors Farewell Tour: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/lynyrd-skynyrd-final-show/
4-16-18 Record Store Day is this Saturday, April 21st. Check out the list of collectables here: Mark Benson https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases
4-13-18 HUGE weekend in Cleveland with the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony and other events. Get the latest here: Mark Benson https://www.rockhall.com/
4-9-18 On this date in 1970, Paul McCartney announced he’s leaving The Beatles. Here’s how it went down: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/the-beatles-called-it-quits-42-years-ago-today/
4-6-18 Ever play Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side Of The Moon” at the start of “The Wizard Of Oz?” Here’s the story behind the mashup: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/pink-floyd-dark-side-wizard-of-oz/
4-5-18 Check out this rare interview with Ritchie Blackmore on bringing back Rainbow and what he thinks about the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Mark Benson http://loudwire.com/ritchie-blackmore-rainbow-reunion-favorite-castles/
3-13-18 ICYMI…My conversation with Jimi Hendrix’s recording engineer Eddie Kramer on the new album, “Both Sides Of The Sky” and future live Hendrix releases. Hear it on my podcast here: Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/2013/03/13/mark-benson-bio/
2-27-18 Metallica plays at the Q in Cleveland next February 2019 and tickets are on sale this Friday (3/2) at 10am! Details here: Mark Benson https://worldwired.metallica.com/
2-12-18 It was Fight Night in Toledo at the Walleye game Saturday night at the Huntington Center! The voice of the Walleye, Matt Melzak with the call, courtesy of the Walleye/BCSN. Mark Benson https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2018/2/10/17000352/echl-line-brawl-goalie-fight-toledo-walleye-kc-mavericks
2-1-18 Bob Seger is offering a free download to a song that didn’t make his new album. It’s called “Finding Out” and you can get it here: Mark Benson http://www.bobseger.com/finding-out
1-19-18 It’s official! Journey and Def Leppard will tour together this year, including Comerica Park in Detroit July 13th. Details here: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/01/19/journey-def-leppard-comerica-park-concert/1046905001/
1-9-18 Bob Seger talks about Glenn Frey, his health, politics and more in Rolling Stone. Check it out here: Mark Benson https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/bob-seger-talks-about-his-health-scare-new-album-w514860
12-13-17 The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has just announced the Class of 2018. See who made it in here: Mark Bensonhttps://www.rockhall.com/class-2018-inductees
12-5-17 Congratulations to University Of Toledo student Rachel Burns on winning the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway and a check for $100,000 during halftime of the Big 12 Championship last weekend at AT&T Stadium in Dallas! Mark Benson http://www.wtol.com/story/36983069/ut-student-and-holland-oh-native-wins-100-grand-during-halftime-of-big-12-championship
11-28-17 So which cameraman injured Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett before the Michigan game last Saturday? Check out this video from TMZ.com right after it happened….Mark Benson http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/27/j-t-barrett-camera-collision-ohio-state-aftermath-video/
11-22-17 Where does #80 go from USC go in this video? Seems like he just disappears. Mark Benson https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/11/21/16684638/usc-player-disappears-video-spooky
11-15-17 What did Steven Tyler say about The Nature Boy, Ric Flair’s claim that Flair slept with 10,000 women? TMZ asked him here and Tyler drops an “s” bomb:: Mark Benson http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/15/steven-tyler-ric-flair-wwe-sex-talk/
11-9-17 Miss recent morning show guests like REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin? Check out on my podcasts here: Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/2013/03/13/mark-benson-bio/
10-25-17 Easybeats songwriter, AC/DC producer and Angus and Malcolm’s brother George Young has died at the age of 70. Details on his life here: Mark Benson http://variety.com/2017/music/news/george-young-songwriter-producer-for-acdc-and-easybeats-dies-dead-at-70-1202596311/
10-19-17 Now I’m not a lawyer, but I think Ozzy Osbourne’s “Ozzfest” has a case here. Mark Benson http://www.tmz.com/2017/10/18/ozzfest-lawsuit-ozzy-osbourne-ozy-fest/
10-12-17 Big news, Eagles fans! The 40th anniversary edition of “Hotel California” is coming out November 24th. Details here: Mark Benson https://eagles.com/
10-5-17 Bon Jovi, the Moody Blues, Judas Priest, Dire Straits and the J. Geils Band lead the list of nominees for the Rock And Hall Of Fame Class of 2018. Details here: Mark Benson http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rock-hall-of-fame-radiohead-rage-bon-jovi-lead-nominees-w507052
9-20-17 The Eagles Joe Walsh isn’t happy with another Joe Walsh. Here’s why: Mark Benson http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/19/joe-walsh-eagles-congressman-child-support/
9-6-17 The Racing for Recovery Rocktober 10k, 5K & One Mile Walk is coming up October 22nd at Lourdes University in Sylvania presented by Mercy Health. Sign up here: Mark Benson http://racingforrecovery.org/events/
8-17-17 Check out the new rollercoaster, Steel Vengeance coming to Cedar Point next year! Mark Benson https://www.cedarpoint.com/explore/steel-vengeance
8-14-17 BREAKING NEWS…The Eagles will play at the new Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Rocktober 27th! Tickets on sale Saturday (8/19) Details here: https://eagles.com/news/295430
8-7-17 Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones had a recent cancer scare. Details here: Mark Benson https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/08/06/ronnie-wood-lung-cancer-rolling-stone/543420001/
8-2-17 Check out this calf that looks like Gene Simmons of Kiss! Mark Benson http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40797526
8-1-17 It’s “Femmes Of Rock” starring Bella Electric Strings playing at Hollywood Casino Toledo, a free show this Saturday (8/5) at 8pm. Check them out here: Mark Benson http://www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com/Entertainment/Femmes%20of%20Rock
7-17-17 Details here on the Eagles show at Classic West in LA over the weekend with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill with a special appearance from Bob Seger! Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-classic-west/
7-13-17 Check out this spoof on Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher.” It’s Robot Chicken’s “Hot For Creature.” Mark Benson http://www.vhnd.com/2017/07/11/hot-for-creature/
6-30-17 Here’s how you can participate in the Toledo Police Dectective Keith Dressel Memorial Ride Saturday, July 8th at Oscar Bunch GM/Uaw Park on Jackman Road: Mark Benson http://www.kdmr812.com/
6-28-17 Check out previously unreleased photographs of Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones from The Rolling Stones and more at the Monterey Pop Festival 50 years ago. Mark Benson http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/found-after-50-years-unseen-10690785
6-16-17 This happened 50 years ago today…Mark Benson https://montereyinternationalpopfestival.com/
6-13-17 Check out this article in the Detroit News giving some love to the Mud Hens and 5/3 Field! Mark Benson http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/06/12/holy-toledo-mud-hens-park-stands-test-time/102793986/
6-5-17 Glenn Frey’s son, Deacon and country music’s Vince Gill will join the Eagles for their shows next month in Los Angeles and New York. Details here: Mark Benson http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-eagles-reunion-vince-gill-deacon-frey-classic-west-east-20170530-story.html
5-26-17 More deails on the Detroit Guns N Roses show here: Mark Benson http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/05/25/guns-n-roses-headed-back-detroit-little-caesars-arena-show/344811001/
5-26-17 Looks like Guns N Roses will play in Detroit on November 2nd! Details here: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses-2017-tour-more-dates/
5-18-17 Shocking news…Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell has died at the age of 52 in Detroit. He played at a show at the Fox Theater last night. Details here: Mark Benson https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/arts/music/chris-cornell-dead-soundgarden.html?_r=0
5-15-17 Check out this surprise guest at Billy Joel’s Dodger Stadium show in LA over the weekend! Mark Benson http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-axl-rose-perform-with-billy-joel-in-los-angeles-w482211
5-9-17 John Mellencamp says rock and roll will never return to its glory days. Do you agree? Mark Benson https://www.soundandvision.com/content/john-mellencamp-rock-and-roll-not-coming-back
5-3-17 The Eagles are going to court. Mark Benson https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/05/03/now-its-the-eagles-vs-hotel-california-in-a-federal-court/?utm_term=.97856220a7d9
4-28-17 Did you see this classic Led Zeppelin concert in Cleveland 40 years ago? Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/led-zeppelin-destroyer/
4-19-17 Stick original Kiss drummer Peter Criss with a fork. He’s done touring. Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/peter-criss-retire/
4-17-17 Is the future of Heart in doubt? Mark Benson http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/heart-can-ann-and-nancy-wilson-go-on-after-family-assault-w473842
4-12-17 Now here’s a cruise I want to check out! Talk about great shows on a cruise ship…Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-getaway-don-henley-steve-miller-roger-daltrey/
4-7-17 Click on this story to check out a very memorable mug shot…What the…? Mark Benson http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2017/04/07/Man-arraigned-in-alleged-hatchet-attack.html
4-4-17 Looks like there will be a re-mastered The Beatles “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Band” album to celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 1st. Details and Ringo Starr’s reaction here: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ringo-starr-sgt-pepper-50th-anniversary/
3-23-17 Check out these cool records that will be on sale on Record Store Day 2017 on Saturday, April 27th, including right here in Toledo: Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/record-store-day-2017/
3-17-17 Will Steve Perry show up when Journey is inducted next month in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? The latest here: Mark Benson http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/02/steve_perrys_status_for_the_20.html
3-3-17 Want a good laugh? Check out these guys doing AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” with help from their “White Trash Washer!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKZTdkvr4qo
3-2-17 I wasn’t at the Van Halen show at the Sports Arena back in 1979. Were you? Click here for the set list: Mark Benson http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/van-halen/1979/toledo-sports-arena-toledo-oh-4bd2ef9a.html
2-27-17 Oops!!!!!! http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/movies/oscars-screwup-give-s-moonlight-s-best-picture-award-la-n725966
2-21-17 Great news! Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney are recording something for Ringo’s new album, along with Joe Walsh. Now only if they could tour together…Mark Benson http://www.nme.com/news/music/paul-mccartney-and-ringo-starr-pictured-in-the-recording-studio-together-1982738
2-9-17 What’s the most memorable concert you’ve seen at the Toledo Zoo Ampitheater? For me, it’s the Joe Cocker show that got cancelled due to heavy rain. Talk about being wet! You? Mark Benson
2-3-17 Are you ready for some road construction? It’s on SB I-75 from Detroit south and it starts tomorrow. Mark Benson Details here: http://Check out the details: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2016/11/18/rouge-river-bridge-project/94080688/
1-31-17 Miss recent guests on the XKR Morning Show? Listen to the conversations anytime on Mark’s Morning Show Podcasts here: Go to “shows” on the menu and hit up my page. Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/
1-23-17 ICYMI 94-5 XKR welcomes Journey to the Huntington Center June 25th. Tickets on sale Friday, January 27th at 10am. There will be an internet pre-sale from Wednesday at 10am through Thursday at 10pm at wxkr.com with the password WXKR. And I will have Beat The Box Office tickets in the first five rows all this week at 9:20am just before the 94 minute rock block. Are you going? Mark Benson
1-19-17 Paul McCartney wants his music back! Sony Music holds the rights after the Michael Jackson estate sold Paul’s music to them. Sell Paul his music! Details here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/paul-mccartney-sues-sony-over-beatles-music-w461731
1-16-17 A shocker…The Andersons are closing their stores this spring, including in Toledo and Maumee. What are your favorite memories of The Andersons? I love the deli. Mark Benson http://www.13abc.com/content/news/The-Andersons-to-close-all-four-retail-stores-in-Ohio–410785095.html
1-13-17 Tickets go on sale for Foreigner’s 40th anniversary tour with special guests Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience August 11th at DTE Energy Music Theater. Are you going? Mark Benson http://www.ticketmaster.com/foreigner-w-cheap-trick-and-jason-clarkston-michigan-08-11-2017/event/080051960E0F6AFD?artistid=735109&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
1-12-17 What Toledo streets need the most help with repaving? Our media partners, 13abc asked some people for ideas. Mark Benson http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Roads-Toledo-may-want-to-fix-410434155.html
1-11-17
Buzzfeed just ran a survey where people ranked the Girl Scout Cookie flavors. Here are the results..
1. Thin Mints, 34%. (My favorite)
2. Caramel deLites / Samoas, 33% . . . vanilla cookies with caramel, coconut, and chocolate stripes.
3. Peanut Butter Patties / Tagalongs, 18% . . . peanut butter covered in chocolate.
4. Shortbread / Trefoils, 4%.
5. Lemonades, 3% . . . shortbread with lemon icing.
6. Peanut Butter Sandwich / Do-si-dos, 3% . . . oatmeal cookies with peanut butter in between.
7. Thanks-A-Lot, 2% . . . shortbread with fudge on the bottom.
8. Trios, 1% . . . gluten-free peanut butter and oatmeal cookies. Mark Benson
1-9-17 ICYMI…Bay City, Michigan’s Betsy Brandt (Marie from “Breaking Bad”) talks about her new movie, “Claire In Motion” in theaters and on demand this Friday, the 13th. The movie is set in southern Ohio. Mark Benson Hear my interview here: https://www.wxkr.com/2016/04/21/marks-blog/
1-6-17 Michigan is raising the speed limit to 75 mph is some areas in the country. Should Ohio do the same? And should the speed limit be the same for cars and trucks? Mark Benson http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/75-mph_speed_limits_officially.html
12-13-16 On the list of most sinful cities, Toledo is number 18! Mark Benson https://wallethub.com/edu/most-sinful-cities-in-america/29846/
12-6-16 What’s up with this feud between Jon Bon Jovi and Sebastian Bach of Skid Row? Mark Benson http://nypost.com/2016/12/03/jon-bon-jovis-dad-threatened-to-kill-skid-rows-sebastian-bach/
11-29-16 Thoughts and prayers to the people of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Over 100 houses are affected by 14 wildfires in the area. Check out the video here: Mark Benson http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/28/us/southern-fires-gatlinburg-smokies/
11-22-16 A Wood County Common Pleas Court Judge, Reeve Kelsey has ruled that a number of exotic animals including tigers, a liger, bear and more will be returned to Kenny Hetrick at Tiger Ridge Exotics in Stoney Ridge from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. They will appeal. Should Kenny be allowed to have his exotic animals returned to him? Mark Benson http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Judge–Tiger-Ridge-animals-to-be-returned-to-Wood-County-402269775.html
11-16-16 What’s the winter going to be like in Toledo? Check out this prediction from Jay and Ross from our media partners, 13abc Mark Benson : http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Winter-Weather-Outlook-400693981.html
11-9-16 Get the latest election results from our media partners, 13abc here: Mark Benson http://www.13abc.com/
10-27-16 Indians fans, this is for you from Charlie “Wild Thing” Sheen! Mark Benson http://www.tmz.com/2016/10/26/charlie-sheen-indians-mlb-world-series/
10-25-16 If you were at Ford Field last Sunday watching the Lions/Redskins game, you got something extra to see on the Redskin’s sidelines…Mark Benson http://www.tmz.com/2016/10/24/redskins-coach-ben-kotwica-pees-in-gatorade-cup-sideline-detroit/
10-20-16 Today marks the 39th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd in the swamps of Gillsburg, Mississippi. I was a freshman at Central Michigan University when I heard the news. Where were you? Mark Benson http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/19/entertainment/gallery/tbt-lynyrd-skynyrd/index.html
9-29-16 coffee prices, the number of coffee shops and Yelp reviews of coffee shops. And Toledo is rated number two on the worst cities for coffee. Agree? Is coffee important to you? Mark Benson https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-coffee-lovers/23739/
9-21-16 Sad to say that it’s official…AC/DC’s Cliff Williams is retiring from the road. Mark Benson http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/bassist-cliff-williams-confirms-departure-from-ac-dc/ar-BBwpitE?OCID=ansmsnnews11
8-8-16 Miss my interview with Travel Channel’s Adam Richman? He talks about his new show, “Secret Eats With Adam Richman” and Tony Packo’s! Get the conversation here on my morning show podcasts: Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/2012/12/21/podcasts/
7-14-16 Are people losing their minds over playing Pokeman Go on their smartphone? Yes! Mark Benson http://www.wtol.com/story/32442969/two-arrested-after-allegedly-jumping-fence-at-toledo-zoo-to-play-pokemon-go
7-11-16 Aerosmith’s Joe Perry is in stable condition at a New York hospital after collapsing at a Hollywood Vampires show last night. Here’s a link to a video of Perry being carried out in a stretcher as the band is playing Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel.” Mark Benson https://www.instagram.com/p/BHs_ybRjV4t/
7-7-16 We are officially in Toledo festival season with the Lagrange Street Polish Festival happening this weekend. What’s your favorite festival or event of the summer? I vote for the NW Ohio Rib-Off. Mark Benson
7-1-16 According to Allstate, Boston is the city with the worst drivers based on accident rates and Brownsville, Texas is the best. Toledo ranks at number 51 in the top 200. Does that sound right? Should Toledo rank higher or lower? Discuss…Mark Benson https://www.allstate.com/resources/allstate/attachments/tools-and-resources/abd-report-2016.pdf
6-27-16 Remembering “The Ox,” Who bassist John Entwhistle who died on this date in 2002 in Las Vegas at the age of 57. I remember his solo show back in 2001 at Promenade Park, part of the Rock, Rhythm and Blues Festival. Best bassist ever? If not, who? Mark Benson http://www.thewholive.net/concert/index.php?id=1370&GroupID=3
6-16-16 Is the plagiarism trial between the Estate of Randy California of Spirit and Page and Plant of Led Zeppelin heading for a mistrial? Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/led-zeppelin-possible-mistrial/
6-13-16 Here’s how you can help those affected by the tragedy in Orlando over the weekend. Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/2016/06/12/orlando-how-can-i-help/
6-10-16 That embarrassing moment when you’re boss catches you asleep at work…Mark Benson http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/that-awkward-moment-when-your-boss-catches-you-sleeping-at-work-and-hes-richard-branson/ar-AAgS9Qk?li=BBnb7Kz
6-8-16 Keep an eye on this lawsuit between the band Spirit and Led Zeppelin that starts later this month. Spirit is accusing Zeppelin of taking parts of their song, “Taurus” and using it on “Stairway To Heaven” Mark Benson http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/06/business/media/led-zeppelins-stairway-to-heaven-to-be-scrutinized-in-court-in-copyright-case.html?_r=0
6-6-16 Miss recent XKR Morning Show guest like Carl Palmer, Ted Nugent, and McCartney author Phillip Norman? Get them here on the XKR Morning Show podcasts: Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/2012/12/21/podcasts/
5-31-16 Here’s more Axl Rose with AC/DC the other night in Switzerland. Do you like/dislike it? Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/news/watch-axl-rose-fronted-acdc-perform-in-bern-switzerland/
5-27-16 There may be a $2.8 million dollar deal to buy the Southwyck property on Reynolds, but Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson says we don’t know the name of the buyer that is negotiating to buy the land. What should go there? More stores? Restaurants? Mark Benson http://www.toledoblade.com/Real-Estate/2016/05/27/2-8M-offer-for-Southwyck-site-remains-viable-mayor-says-1.html
5-25-16 Brian Johnson is speaking out why he had to leave the road with AC/DC because of hearing loss. Mark Benson http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/05/24/brian-johnson-reveals-reason-left-acdc.html
5-24-16 Ready for Kiss in Toledo August 24th at the Huntington Center? Here’s a preview from their 2014 Las Vegas show from the Hard Rock Café doing “Shout It Out Loud.” Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/news/kiss-shout-it-out-loud-preview-clip-from-kiss-rocks-vegas-concert-movie/
5-23-16 Miss my interview today with Weird Al Yankovic? He’s coming to the Toledo Zoo Ampitheater July 1st. Hear Al and other recent morning show guests on my Morning Show podcasts here: Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/2012/12/21/podcasts/
5-19-16 Would you see Aerosmith live without Steven Tyler? I say no! Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/aerosmith-without-steven-tyler/?trackback=blogroll_widget-latest-articles
5-18-16 Check out SNL alum Jim Breuer’s new song with AC/DC’s Brian Johnson. It’s called “Mr. Rock N Roll” Could it be Brian’s last song? Mark Benson http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/05/brian-johnson-sings-on-mr-rock-n-roll-possibly-his-final-song-listen/
5-16-16 I have a special treat for Eric Clapton fans…here’s a link to a video from his new CD, “I Still Do”. The track is “Spiral” featuring an animated journey through Clapton’s life. Do you like it? Mark Benson http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-spiral-video/
5-13-16 Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson announced yesterday that she is running for re-election. Does she have your vote? If not, who? Carty? Someone else? Mark Benson http://www.toledoblade.com/Politics/2016/05/13/Gerken-launches-re-election-campaign.html
5-11-16 ICYMI…My interview with former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill, the agent on the Kennedy limo after JFK was shot in Dallas. He has a new book out, “Five Presidents” Get recent morning show interviews including this one here: https://www.wxkr.com/2013/03/13/mark-benson-bio/?repeat=w3tc
5-10-16 Robin Zander of Cheap Trick says he would fill in for Brian Johnson of AC/DC if asked. Would you rather see Robin instead of Axl Rose with AC/DC. I say no. You? Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/news/cheap-tricks-robin-zander-would-probably-step-in-for-brian-johnson-in-acdc-if-asked/
5-9-16 So a guy shot and killed his brother over a cheeseburger???? Mark Benson http://www.13abc.com/home/headlines/Man-kills-brother-in-argument-over-cheeseburger-police-say-378591066.html
5-7-16 Now that’s Toledo justice!!! Mark Benson http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2016/05/06/Robbery-turns-into-a-melee-at-carryout.html
5-5-16 Check out AEROSMITH’S Steven Tyler in an intimate concert performance, “Steven Tyler…Out On A Limb”, on May 2 at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in New York City. Mark Benson https://www.wxkr.com/news/aerosmiths-steven-tyler-brings-intimate-concert-performance-to-lincoln-center-video/
5-4-16 This looks like fun! Saturday is the debut of the world-record-breaking debut of the Valravn Dive Coaster at Cedar Point. Here’s a sneak preview…Mark Benson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v8FlalFvJM
